Got a dremel and a diamond tip .... only a little afraid to use it.

[Berggy]

ok ... im a few minutes from drilling a 2-3/8" hole in the upper center rear 1/4" thick glass of a 46 bowfront. what is the minimum measurement down from the top i can drill it?

[DevilBoy]

i wouldnt drill it any closer to the edges the diameter of the hole you are drilling

[Loverotties]

Put a piece of tape over where your drilling.

[Fly Guy]

Thats the wrong tool for the job.

you want a diamond hole saw. takes 2 minutes with a hole saw.......30+ with the dremel

I dont think you want the edge of the hole on a thin walled tank like that any closer then 2.5 inches or so from the edge

[benzzz]

I just ordered a 9 piece diamond hole saw kit from Hong Kong....6.99 for kit 6.00 for shipping...10-14 day arrival......we will see

[Fly Guy]

Ive purchased from that same guy I believe if thats the hong kong ebay guy. It will get there sooner than you expect and it will work great

[DarthOcellaris]

I have those same drill bits..they work great

here's a thread for you:
http://thereeftank.com/forums/showth...t=drilling+101

[benzzz]

nice to know thanks...

[Berggy]

Originally Posted by Fly Guy

Thats the wrong tool for the job.

you want a diamond hole saw. takes 2 minutes with a hole saw.......30+ with the dremel

yup ... you are right ... but i figure im only making one hole and it can be any size i want.

almost done .. groung half way through the inside then went to the outside.

[Geoff]

you already have the bulkhead, right? different bulkheads from different manufacturers require different sized holes.

G~

[Berggy]

Finished ... went well.